Transfer and persistence of maternal antibodies against Theileria annulata in calves


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Authors

  • C S PRASANTHI
  • M S JAGANNATH
  • M RAJASEKHAR
  • S ABDUL RAHMAN

Abstract

The transfer of matemal antibodies to calves born to Theileria annulata- vaccinated (Rakshavac-T) and unvaccinated dams was estimated by avidin-biotin ELISA test in 3 breeds of cattle. Red Sindhi breed showed higher optical density (OD) values followed by Holstein-Friesian. The lowest values were observed
in Jersey cattle. The investigation revealed significant higher antibody levels in calves born to vaccinated dams with lower values in calves of unvaccinated dams. The antibody titre of calves showed a progressive increase till 30 days of birth. It attained the peak at 60 days and gradually declined from 90 days onwards in calves of both groups.

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Author Biographies

  • C S PRASANTHI
    Post-graduate Student, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560 024
  • M S JAGANNATH
    Professor and Head, Department of Parasitology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560 024
  • M RAJASEKHAR
    Project Co-ordinator, AICRP on Disease Surveillance, Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals.
  • S ABDUL RAHMAN
    Director of Instructions, Veterinary College, Bangalorc 560 024. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560 024

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Vol. 65 No. 5 (1995)

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PRASANTHI, C. S., JAGANNATH, M. S., RAJASEKHAR, M., & RAHMAN, S. A. (2013). Transfer and persistence of maternal antibodies against Theileria annulata in calves. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 65(5). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/31819